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... structure….which may offer a nod to the nouveau movement, but retain its true commitment to modernism. So interesting.

The market place has always been an attraction to both Christopher and I…..yet I despise grocery shopping!! Go figure. So, learning of Valencia’s Market we headed off in search of this temple of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, wine, fish, poultry and meat. Each market has ...

... I know most people back in the states would reserve for only close friends and family. To compound this fascination, two of these people had just met the third person. This reinforced my perception of the Spanish as much more "abierto", that is open, about most matters. However, I will add a condition to this. I believe this openness is limited to people of their own city and perhaps so far as their own generation. Nevertheless, it is a worthy trait to consider and continue to observe. ...

About 40 mins later they arrived in Xativa and the parking fairy was good to them yet again, finding a parking space in the Main Street. They wandered down the street and found a cafe for lunch. They sat outside in the shade of the huge London Plane trees that lined the promenade of this lovely little town. The temperature had now climbed to a balmy 28 degrees. ...

... head' or even famous lookalikes- 'Nicky Clarke' or 'Pharrell' (Ok, that was wishful thinking!)

6- Cleanliness will take on a whole new meaning Your standards will change, you expectations will become fewer. When you do find that hostel or apartment that doesn't have bed bugs and dirt sprayed all over the windows and floors, you will appreciate being able to walk around without having to shower the dirt off twice a day.

... Tarragona for Sandy to use for the day. The staff at the local hospital were nice enough to just lend us one of their spares which was awesome and allowed us to tour the whole town and see things like the old quarter, the local artisan markets, the huge cathedral and even the old gladiator arena. We just had to return it to the emergency room the next day along with a note they gave us saying as far as we could tell "return to Carlos". Thanks ...